Proctology

PROCTOLOGy

DEFINITION

Proctology is a speciality of the gastroenterologist, who deals with the anal region and rectum.

THE MAIN PATHOLOGIES DIAGNOSED

• Haemorrhoids are the most common pathology.
• Fissures in and around the anus.
• Anal fistulas, which are real abnormal galleries that pass through the wall of the rectum.
• Anitis.
• Anal incontinence.
• Terminal constipation linked to difficulty in evacuating stools.
• Proctitis, also known as rectitis, which is inflammation of the rectum.
• Rectal tumours, including rectal cancer.
• Cancer of the anus.

There are several techniques and methods available for exploring the area, such as anuscopy, rectoscopy or digital rectal examination.

EXAM PREPARATION

1 to 2 hours before your appointment, you will be asked to perform an evacuating enema.

You can buy a bottle of Clean Enema without a prescription from a chemist.